Princeton Junction Station is a Train Sim World featured New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) station, and the name Junction reflects its United States location where the Northeast Corridor Trenton to Penn Station line (Amtrak and NJ Transit) intersects with the short Princeton Branch (also known as the Dinky) line that serves Princeton.
Princeton Junction Location
- Route Junction: The station is situated at the intersection of the main Northeast Corridor line and the Princeton Branch, a short line that connects to Princeton in North America.
- Princeton Branch/Dinky: This short, 2.7-mile electrified commuter rail line, operated by NJ Transit, runs between Princeton Junction and Princeton.
- Northeast Corridor: The main line that NJ Transit and Amtrak share, connecting New York, Newark, Trenton, and beyond.
- Transfer Point Location: Princeton Junction serves as a key transfer point, allowing passengers to switch between the Northeast Corridor service and the Dinky line to reach Princeton.
- Historical Significance: The “Princeton Junction” name and the station itself have roots in the historical development of the area, with the “junction” referring to the intersection of the main line and the Dinky line.
- Current Function: Today, Princeton Junction provides connectivity to NJ Transit’s Northeast Corridor service to New York City, Newark, and Trenton, as well as to Amtrak regional and national rail services.
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